New battery or a new phone? How you may be able to save hundreds of dollars [Video]

If your phone’s battery starts draining quickly, you may be tempted to trade it in for a newer, more expensive model. But if the phone is in good shape, a simple battery swap could save you hundreds of dollars.

Some phone owners we spoke with, however, told us they rarely consider that option. Montalee Berry is among them as she gets a brand new phone when her battery won’t hold a charge.

“Typically you want a new camera, a better quality camera,” she said, “so I just end up getting a new phone.”

Trevor Booth told us he also does a full upgrade.

“I’d probably buy a whole new phone honestly,” he said.

But with a new iPhone or Galaxy costing at least $800 to $1,000, why not look first at cheaper options?

Alex Hausfeld, regional manager of uBreakiFix by Asurion says, “It’s about a 10th of what a new device would cost to get a battery replacement.”

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